Church of Our Lady of Mercy

 

Church of Our Lady of Mercy is located at the beginning of mountain village Prtovč with a beautiful view on Kamnik-Savinja Alps and part of Škofja loka-Cerklje hills. It was built as votive little church in year 1870 with the upgrade of the existing chapel. Inside is a large altar of Brezjan Mary, which is the work of Marko Peternelj. The church is a part of cultural heritage of Slovenia.

Church of Our Lady of Mercy – front view

Church of Our Lady of Mercy – back view

 

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Prtovč
Prtovč is small mountain village in Upper Carniola, located west of Železniki, with altitude 1008.1 meters and in total with 20 inhabitants. The village stands on a grassy ridge with a view on Kamnik-Savinja Alps and part of Škofja loka-Cerklje hills. Acording to old sources village was also named Prtovič. [_Read more_]

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